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Finding the Third Proportional to 467.02 and 700.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 467.02 and 700.52 is: 1,050.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 700.52 = 700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/700.52 = 700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 700.52 × 700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 490,733.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,733.09/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.79

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